Johann Rupert & family

Johann Rupert & family

Johann Rupert & family (#157)

Global Rank #157
Country Rank #1
Country South Africa

Johann Rupert & family is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 18 B
  • Luxury goods
  • South Africa
  • M
  • 76 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #157
Country Rank #1
Net Worth $17.5B
Previous Worth $17.3B
Worth Change +$0.2B
Country South Africa
Industry Luxury goods
Age 76 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Cape Town, South Africa
Citizenship South Africa
World Billionaires List South Africa Billionaires Luxury goods

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 75
Source Of Wealth Luxury goods
Residence Cape Town, South Africa
Citizenship South Africa
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Net Worth Change +$0.2B +1.2% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $17.3B
Current Net Worth $17.5B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Johann Rupert is chairman of Swiss luxury goods firm Compagnie Financiere Richemont. The company is best known for the brands Cartier and Montblanc. It was formed in 1998 through a spinoff of assets owned by Rembrandt Group Limited (now Remgro Limited), which his father Anton formed in the 1940s. He owns 7% of diversified investment firm Remgro, which he chairs, as well as 26% of Reinet, an investment holding company based in Luxembourg. Rupert has been a vocal opponent of plans to allow fracking in the Karoo, a region of South Africa where he owns land.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Johann Rupert & family.

#178
Billionaires (2026)
#2
Africa's Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Rupert was an investor in the Saracens English rugby team and Anthonij Rupert Wines, named after his deceased brother.

Rupert says his biggest regret was not buying half of Gucci when he had the opportunity to do so for just $175 million.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Johann Rupert & family's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $17.5B (May 4, 2026)

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